Verified
by Mike Caulfield
Caulfield's practical guide to combating misinformation with the SIFT methodology—fact-checking any online claim in 30 seconds.
"We often jump to thinking too fast, without taking a few moments to verify the source before engaging with a claim or viral piece of media".
Editorial Summary
Verified is an indispensable guide for telling fact from fiction on the internet—often in less than 30 seconds. University of Washington research scientist Mike Caulfield and Stanford University education professor emeritus Sam Wineburg present their proven methodology for navigating online misinformation. Caulfield, creator of the SIFT methodology, has taught thousands of teachers and students how to verify claims and sources through his workshops. The book teaches readers to use lateral reading techniques and practical tools like Google and Wikipedia to quickly identify red flags, investigate sources, find better coverage, and trace claims to their original context. Building on techniques like SIFT and lateral reading, Verified will help students and anyone else looking to get a handle on the internet's endless flood of information through quick, practical, and accessible steps.
Perspective
"Anyone overwhelmed by misinformation in the ChatGPT era needs this tactical playbook for digital literacy. With generative AI making fake content easier to produce and harder to detect, Caulfield and Wineburg's 30-second verification techniques are essential survival skills for navigating an information landscape where deepfakes and AI-generated articles spread faster than fact-checkers can debunk them."
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